Labubu seller Pop Mart set to open at Mall of America
A playful lineup of Labubu figures sits neatly on the shelf, dressed in fluffy costumes and quirky outfits. Pop Mart's blind box collectibles have sparked a cultural craze across Asia and beyond, with fans chasing rare figurines like Labubu and Molly
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Pop Mart, the company that sells the popular Labubu dolls, is set to open its first location in Minnesota at the Mall of America.
Pop Mart opening at Mall of America
What we know:
Mall officials announced Monday that Pop Mart will soon open its first Minnesota location at the mall.
Pop Mart has over 350 locations worldwide.
The backstory:
The store is known for selling the popular Labubu dolls.
"Recently, the iconic Labubu character from The Monsters, has emerged as a global sensation, with high aftermarket demand popularity across the world, making its in-store availability a major draw for serious collectors and trend-watchers alike," mall officials explain.
The dolls are so popular that, last week, mask thieves broke into a Los Angeles store and made off with $7,000 worth of Labubus.
What's next:
The store will open sometime this fall, the mall says. The store will be at the north end of Level 1.
The Source: This story uses information from a Mall of America news release.